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    1974 Johnson 9.9 fine at WOT but won't idle

    I have a '74 Johnson 9.9 that I recently acquired. It works great at full speed, but surges sporatically at low speed or at idle, and eventually dies. If I rev it, it comes back. It seems as if one cylinder is dropping out. I have done the following, and nothing has improved: - Replaced...
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    '90 Evinrude 8HP - Recoil Spring Keeps Breaking

    I have a '90 8HP Evinrude outboard (don't have the model handy). The recoil spring broke at the end of last season. I ordered a new one (for $78!), and installed it per the instructions in the SELOC book about three weeks ago. I've run the engine a dozen or so times, and it worked great...
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    1973 9.8 making me nuts

    I recently purchaced a '73 model 110 9.8HP. I had trouble starting it several times - suspected it was flooding. Spark is good on both cylinders. I removed the carb and disassembled it. It was spotless and all the seals were in great condition, but it seemed like the float valve was...
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